"Frontiers in Headache Research" Scholarship Award Application

"Frontiers in Headache Research" Scholarship Awards available to residents and fellows

The American Headache Society announces the availability of "Frontiers in Headache Research" Scholarship Awards to attend the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting being held June 19-22, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Recipients will receive complimentary meeting registration, a stipend up to $1,000 for reimbursement of eligible travel expenses as noted on the recipient acceptance letter, and a one-year AHS Trainee membership (or a one-year extension of an existing Trainee membership).

Criteria for selection are based on:

  • The quality of the research proposal/project
  • The potential for the proposal, study or thesis to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and future research in the field of Headache Medicine
  • Preference will be given to current AHS Trainee members

Applicant must:

  • Be a Headache Medicine Fellow, Resident and or post-doctoral fellow who is in preparatory, active or completion phase of a basic or clinical research project that is related to headache or cranial nociception
  • Not have won an AHS scholarship within the past 2 years; past winners within 2 years are not eligible to apply
  • Reside in the United States or Canada

Recipient requirements:

  • The top three selected are expected to present their proposal or results to attendees in-person* during the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting
  • All other recipients are expected to submit a poster for display at the meeting and participate in optional in-person* Q&A sessions

*Please note failure to attend in person will result in forfeiture of your scholarship award. If an unforeseen circumstance arises that prevents you from attending the meeting after you have received a Frontiers Award, we invite you to apply for the next Frontiers Award opportunity available even if it is within 2 years of having received the forfeit award.

Applicants should submit the electronic application and all supporting materials no later than Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.